First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Arkansas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arkansas Median
$71,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $79,860
State Rank
#49 of 51
7,590 employed here

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make in Arkansas?

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers working in Arkansas earn a median salary of $71,460 per year, or about $34.36 per hour. That is 11% below the national median of $79,860 for this occupation.

Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $44,140 while the top 10% make $110,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,750 and $87,250 a year.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary range in Arkansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,140$21.22
25th percentile (early career)$53,750$25.84
50th percentile (median)$71,460$34.36
75th percentile (experienced)$87,250$41.95
90th percentile (top earners)$110,160$52.96

How Arkansas compares

Arkansas ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alaska$98,110
2Washington$94,420
3Connecticut$94,050
4California$93,660
5New Jersey$92,680

Working as First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Arkansas

Nationally, about 618,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($71,460) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make in Arkansas?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary in Arkansas is $71,460 per year, or about $34.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,140 at the entry level to $110,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers about 11% less than the national median of $79,860. Arkansas ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $71,460 a year. About 7,590 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.